Technical Designer
1 day ago
Leicester
Technical Designer - Facades Location: Leicester As a specialist recruiter operating within the façade, cladding, and remediation sector, I am currently working with a well-established building envelope contractor delivering remediation and re-cladding schemes, including high-rise projects exceeding 18m requiring Gateway approval. Due to continued growth and regulatory demand, they are seeking a senior-level Technical Design Lead to take ownership of Building Safety Regulator (BSR) submissions and Gateway processes. The Role This is a strategic technical position focused on regulatory compliance rather than hands-on drawing production. You will: • Lead and coordinate Gateway 2 submissions to the BSR, • Manage responses to BSR RFIs and regulatory queries, • Compile and present technical information in a clear, structured and compliant format, • Coordinate consultants, façade designers and internal teams to ensure documentation accuracy, • Ensure alignment with Building Regulations, HRB requirements and the Building Safety Act, • Support internal stakeholders on compliance strategy across remediation projects This role would suit a senior technical professional who understands façade systems and remediation but prefers governance and regulatory coordination over full-time CAD production. Ideal Background • Strong understanding of HRB projects (18m+), • Proven experience dealing with Gateway submissions and Building Control, • Background within cladding, façade, EWI or re-cladding projects, • Experience compiling technical compliance packs, • Strong written and presentational skills, • Comfortable liaising with regulators and external stakeholders, • Technical qualification in Architecture, Building Technology, Façade Engineering, or similar Why Apply? • Opportunity to take ownership of regulatory compliance within a growing remediation contractor, • Strategic, senior-level position, • Employee Owned Trust structure – long-term cultural and financial benefits, • Work within a specialist façade environment at the forefront of post-Grenfell remediation If interested in this opportunity, please apply now and contact Luke Thompson for more information.